The purpose of this blog is to provide an open forum for discussion of the aims of the society; news from the wider Church and details of Masses and events of interest in the diocese. The Latin Mass Society in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Middlesbrough expresses its full filial devotion and loyalty to Holy Mother Church, Pope Francis and Bishop Drainey.

14 October 2011

I have just heard that David Aron has completed his walk along the Thames Way, from the source in Gloucestershire to the Thames Barrage, a distance og 184 miles. He has carried his sleeping bag and tent the whole of the way, and emerged with just one blister!

The purpose was to raise money for the Good Council Network, a London based charity that councils girls that considering an abortion. It is not too late to sponsor David. The easiest way is to go to

12 October 2011

Firstly a correction, Fr Maughan will be celebrating the Mass on the second Sunday and Fr Callaghan on the forth Sunday. This means that on Sunday 23rd October (not 22nd), the Mass will be celebrated by Fr Callaghan.

Secondly, the full address is:

Church of the English Martyrs

Dalton Terrace

York

YO24 4DA

Dalton Terrace is about half a mile outside the city walls and is a turning off the main road towards Tadcaster.

10 October 2011

Masses in the usus antiquior are to be resumed in York. They will take place on the second and fourth Sundays of each month at 4pm beginning on Sunday 22nd October.

Fr Stephen Maughan will be the celebrant on the fourth Sunday and Fr James Callaghan OSB of Ampleforth Abbey will celebrate on the second Sunday. Since both these priests will have to travel a considerable distance, it would be nice to have a large congregation. Please pass the word on to anyone that you think may be interested.

05 October 2011

There will be an afternoon of prayer and recollection at the Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds. It will take place from 1.30 to 4.30pm on Saturday 15th October and will include:

Missa Cantata

Benediction

Rosary

Confessions

There will also be talks on the spirituality of the Mass and the Rosary. Everybody welcome.

Due to Mgr Heslin being away on holiday, there will be no Latin Mass at the Church of St Alphonsus in Middlesbrough on Sunday 9th October. Regular Sunday evening Masses will resume on Sunday 16th October.